Enrollment
1,544
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Federal NCES profile for Terre Haute South Vigo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181209001918
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terre Haute South Vigo High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 21
- public schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Terre Haute South Vigo High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terre Haute South Vigo High School ranks #7 of 21 public schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terre Haute South Vigo High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Terre Haute South Vigo High School is a large high school in Terre Haute, Indiana, enrolling 1,544 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,544 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 505 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,544 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Terre Haute's high schools, it stands alongside Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students): Terre Haute South Vigo High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.7:1).
Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students) alongside Terre Haute South Vigo High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Terre Haute South Vigo High School compares
Terre Haute South Vigo High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,544 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,544
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
310
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Terre Haute South Vigo High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Terre Haute South Vigo High School.
$12,067
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Terre Haute South Vigo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honey Creek Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terre Haute South Vigo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Terre Haute
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,544 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Terre Haute South Vigo High School
How many students attend Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School has 1,544 students enrolled. It is a high school in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terre Haute South Vigo High School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
47.6% of students at Terre Haute South Vigo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
The largest demographic group at Terre Haute South Vigo High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terre Haute South Vigo High School rank among public schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Terre Haute South Vigo High School ranks #7 of 21 public schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
Is Terre Haute South Vigo High School a good school?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students), and Lost Creek Elementary School (672 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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